Oasis RV Resort

The Great Outdoors

Northern Texas is full of wide-open spaces and dusty plains to explore, and if you want to experience a true Texan landscape, visit Palo Duro Canyon State Park. This park is situated just outside Amarillo and is well-known for being home to the second-largest canyon in the country. Palo Duro Canyon is ideal for exploration, with over 30 miles of trails suitable for hikers, bikers, and horseback riders. Equestrians can even book a guided tour of the canyon. There's also a visitor center where you can learn more about the region's history, and there are a restaurant and a souvenir shop on the canyon floor.Discover some more the region's beautiful natural attractions and hop across the New Mexico state line to visit Ute Lake State Park. The park consists of plains and grassland surrounding Ute Lake, a 13-mile-long reservoir that's one of the longest lakes in New Mexico. It's the perfect place to cool off after trekking across Texas's arid landscape. The lake's calm water is superb for a variety of watersports, including fishing, boating, canoeing, and more. Anglers will be in paradise at this lake, too. It's one of the best spots for catching walleye in the state, and there's a variety of other fish, too, including crappie and largemouth bass.Amarillo campers looking for a place where they can escape the busy streets should stop by Southlawn Park. The park is an excellent place to bring your kids, as it features a large playground and a splash pad. There are also picnic areas by the playground in case you fancy some lunch while the kids play. If you're feeling competitive, you can challenge a family member to a game of tennis or basketball at the on-site athletic court.

Exploring the City

When you book an RV in Amarillo, you won't be short on fun activities for all ages. If you want an experience unique to Amarillo, plan on visiting the Cadillac Ranch. This public art installation was created in 1974 and consists of ten old and disused Cadillacs buried nose-first into the dirt. The Cadillacs have been painted an array of vibrant colors, and tourists are welcome to bring along spray paint and add to the artwork. This artwork has become a symbol of Amarillo and is a must-see for travelers passing through.Amarillo has a wealth of history, and if you want to learn more about the region, visit the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. This museum is focused on preserving the history and culture of the Texas panhandle through a range of thoughtful and interactive exhibits. Visitors can step back in time and visit Pioneer Town, a recreation of a Texan town from the turn of the century, with over 25 buildings to discover. Visitors can also see a variety of fossils found in the area, textiles crafted over a hundred years ago, and there are even Old West weapons on display.If you're searching for an activity your kids will love, visit the Amarillo Zoo. This compact zoo has animals from around the world, ranging from birds to mammals to insects. There are many wonderful animals to see at this zoo, including Bengal tigers, red kangaroos, and Eclectus parrots. The zoo also takes part in conservation work around the world, and zookeepers are available to chat if you want to learn more about specific animals.